I live in beautiful Northern Minnesota and if you know any thing about our climate you know I have alot of sewing time in the winter :).  I'm 1 hour North of Duluth, you've probably heard of Embarrass MN usually taking the honors of coldest spot in the states well thats the area I'm in.  Surrounded by beautiful lakes and pine forests.  I'm 10 minutes from Giants Ridge ski and golf resort and have miles and miles of snowmobile trails.